Aspyr today announced it has begun shipping Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. The first major Star Wars role-playing game, the game will be available in retail and online stores by September 24th.

The critically acclaimed KOTOR takes place in the popular Old Republic timeframe, 4,000 years prior to the Star Wars films, in an era dominated by an epic conflict between Jedi and the evil Sith. Your actions determine the fate of an entire galaxy as you build your party, travel to seven enormous worlds, interact with new Star Wars characters and creatures and even create your own lightsaber.

The IMG Store is currently taking pre-orders for Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic for $49.99. MacGames DVD subscribers can save 10 percent while IMG Pro users can save 5 percent on this and all games purchased through the IMG Store. To place your order, follow the link below.